Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Sprig of Sage |
| SKU | 8004-28D |
| Hex | #A1A292 |
| RGB | 161, 162, 146 |
| HSL | 64°, 8%, 60% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Sprig of Sage
Sprig of Sage sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Sprig of Sage is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Sprig of Sage within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A1A292 in HSL space. Pair Sprig of Sage with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Sprig of Sage Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sprig of Sage from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Valspar 8004-28D directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sprig of Sage
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sprig of Sage is Coastal Plain (SW 6192) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Plain swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sprig of Sage
Behr's nearest match is Warm Stone (BXC-10), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sprig of Sage without repainting risk. See the full Warm Stone swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sprig of Sage
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Oilcloth (CSP-760), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sprig of Sage without repainting risk. See the full Oilcloth swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sprig of Sage
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Sprig of Sage is Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Smoky Slate and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoky Slate swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sprig of Sage
The closest Glidden equivalent of Sprig of Sage is Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). If Glidden is your counter, order Smoky Slate and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoky Slate swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sprig of Sage
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sprig of Sage is Mossed Thicket (424-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mossed Thicket swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sprig of Sage
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sprig of Sage is Coastal Plain (HGSW 3255) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Plain swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sprig of Sage
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sprig of Sage is Meadowood (DEC777) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meadowood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sprig of Sage
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sprig of Sage is Pigeon (NO. 25) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pigeon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sprig of Sage
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Sprig of Sage. The nearest is Cannon Ball (0449) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cannon Ball swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sprig of Sage
At Rodda, the closest color to Sprig of Sage is Secret Arbor (R068) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Secret Arbor swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sprig of Sage
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sprig of Sage is Aggregate (C2-956) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aggregate swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Sprig of Sage
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Sprig of Sage is Tate Green (371674) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tate Green swatch →